Teacher III, 1999 - 09/2000
Head Start Of Greater Dallas – City, STATE, Read stories to the children and taught them painting, drawing and crafts. Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play. Carefully monitored children's play activities. Offered detailed daily reports that outlined each child’s activities. Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression. Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps. Carefully identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children. Escorted children on outings and trips to local parks and zoos. Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Upheld all CPR and Texas regulated certifications. Offered stimulating curriculum that accommodated all learning styles. Led reading classes for preschool-aged children. Completed daily paperwork for agencies such as Child Protection Services and Resource and Referral Centers. Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day. Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought them to the parents' attention. Participated in home visits, parent meetings and developmental screenings. Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems. Implemented positive discipline; followed policy of warning, timeout, talk and parent check-in. Encouraged early literacy through read-aloud time and alphabet games. Encouraged early literacy through read-aloud time and alphabet games.